Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Railways addresses a query regarding the construction of Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) under Eastern Railway. The response details the process for sanctioning ROBs/RUBs, the number of ROBs/RUBs constructed between 2004-2025, and the status of ROB/RUB projects in the Buxar parliamentary constituency. It also outlines measures taken to expedite project progress and factors affecting completion timelines.
Key Points / Main Content:
General Procedures and Statistics:
* Proposals for ROBs/RUBs are received continuously from various sources and examined for feasibility.
* Sanctioning of ROBs/RUBs is prioritized based on safety, train mobility, road user impact, and feasibility.
* 4,148 ROBs/RUBs were constructed between 2004-2014, and 13,426 were constructed between 2014-June 2025, including 558 in Bihar.
* As of 01.04.2025, 4,402 ROBs/RUBs are sanctioned at a cost of ₹1,00,860 crore, including 218 in Bihar at a cost of ₹6,014 crore.
Buxar Parliamentary Constituency:
* As of 01.04.2025, 17 Level Crossings (LCs) exist, with 4 LCs sanctioned for ROB construction.
* Technical Feasibility Reports (TFR) and Detailed Project Reports (DPR) are underway for 9 LCs.
* Specific ROB projects are sanctioned for LC No. 70 at Buxar Patna end (₹63 cr), LC No. 78AE at Chausa (₹32 cr), LC No. 59BT at Raghunathpur (₹76 cr), and LC No. 67 at Dumraon (₹57 cr).
* TFR/DPR preparation is underway for Pandey Patti, Turiganj, and LC No. 68 near Baruna.
Measures to Expedite Progress:
* Joint surveys are conducted with State Governments/Road Owning Authorities.
* Periodic meetings are held between Railway and State Government officials.
* Standardized superstructure drawings are used to avoid design approval delays.
* ROB/RUB works are planned to be executed on a single entity basis wherever possible.
Factors Affecting Completion:
* State Government cooperation, land acquisition, removal of encroachments, shifting utilities, statutory clearances, law and order, and climatic conditions all affect project timelines.
Impact Analysis
State Governments / Road Owning Authorities:
* Impact: Required to collaborate on joint surveys, consent to LC closures, fix approach alignments, provide land, and address encroachments and utility shifts.
* Action Required: Participate in joint surveys, expedite approvals, address land acquisition and utility-related issues, and maintain law and order.
Railway Authorities:
* Impact: Responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing ROB/RUB construction, as well as addressing design standardization and project delays.
* Action Required: Conduct joint surveys, hold periodic meetings with State Governments, utilize standardized drawings, and plan for single-entity execution where possible.
Road Users / General Public:
* Impact: Affected by construction timelines, safety improvements, and enhanced mobility upon project completion.
* Action Required: Be aware of construction activities and potential disruptions, and adhere to safety guidelines.
Members of Parliament / Elected Representatives
* Impact: Act as intermediaries between the public and the government to facilitate project approvals and address concerns
* Action Required: Continue to voice the needs of the public, follow up on project statuses, and help facilitate communication between stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
Eastern Railway: A Zonal Railway in India, mentioned in the context of construction of Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) at railway stations under its jurisdiction.
SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW: The Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting and Electronics Information Technology, who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
Buxar, Bihar: A location in Bihar where construction of Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) is proposed, and also a parliamentary constituency.
Chausa, Bihar: A location in Bihar where construction of Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) is proposed.
Raghunathpur, Bihar: A location in Bihar where construction of Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) is proposed.
Dumraon, Bihar: A location in Bihar where construction of Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) is proposed.
Rail Over Bridges (ROBs): Infrastructure projects being considered for construction at various railway stations, with associated Techno Feasibility Reports (TFR) and Detailed Project Reports (DPR).
Indian Railways: The national railway system of India, undertaking construction of ROBs/RUBs.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO.245
TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2025
CONSTRUCTION OF RAIL OVER BRIDGES (ROBs) UNDER EASTERN
RAILWAY
†*245. SHRI SUDHAKAR SINGH:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has received proposal for
construction of Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) at Buxar, Pandeypatti
(Buxar), Baruna, Chausa, Raghunathpur, Turiganj and Dumraon
railway stations under Eastern Railway;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the time by which the
preparation of Techno Feasibility Report (TFR) and Detailed
Project Report (DPR) for the said work is likely to begin and the
construction work of Rail Over Bridges in Chausa and Buxar is
expected to be completed;
(c) whether the construction of ROBs at Pandeypatti (Buxar),
Baruna, Raghunathpur, Turiganj and Dumraon railway stations
has been included in the list of projects for the current
financial year;
(d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the amount of funds
allocated and the timeline fixed in this regard; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 245 TO BE ANSWERED ON
06.08.2025
(a) to (e) : Proposals/requests/suggestions/representations, both
formal and informal for Road over Bridges/Road Under Bridges
(ROBs/RUBs) are received from State Governments, Members of
Parliament, elected representatives, Railways’ own requirements,
organizations/rail users etc. at various levels including Railway
Board, Zonal Railways, Division Office etc. As receipt of such
proposals/complaints/suggestions is a continuous and dynamic
process, centralized compendium of such requests is not
maintained. However, these are examined and action as found
feasible and justified is taken from time to time.
Sanctioning of such proposals for construction of ROBs/RUBs
in lieu of LCs is a continuous and dynamic process of Indian
Railways. Such works are prioritised and taken up on the basis of
its impact on safety in train operations, mobility of trains & impact
for road users and feasibility etc.
Nos. of ROBs/ RUBs constructed on Indian Railways during the
period 2004-14 vis a vis 2014-25 (June’25) is as under:
Period ROBs/ RUBs constructed
2004-14 4,148 Nos.
2014-25 (June’25) 13,426 Nos. (including 558 Nos. in
the State of Bihar)
As on 01.04.2025, 4,402 Nos. ROBs/ RUBs are sanctioned at
the cost of ₹1,00,860 Cr on Indian Railways including 218 Nos. Road
Over Bridge (ROB)/Road Under Bridge (RUB) at the cost of ₹6,014crore in the State of Bihar, which are at various stages of planning
and execution.
As on 01.04.2025, 17 Nos. LCs exist in Buxar parliamentary
constituency under East Central Railway. Out of which, 04 Nos. LCs
are sanctioned for construction of ROB. Additionally, the works of
preparation of Technical Feasibility Report / Detailed Project Report
(TFR / DPR) for the construction ROB/RUB in lieu of 09 Nos. LCs in
Buxar Parliamentary constituency have been taken up. Further
action depends on TFR/DPR.
The details of sanctioned works of ROBs/RUBs and works for
preparation of TFR / DPR at the mentioned locations are as under:-
SN Location ROB/ Cost Remarks
RUB (₹
in cr.)
1 LC No. 70 at ROB 63 The work of construction of ROB has
Buxar (Patna been sanctioned. GAD has been
end) approved. Contract has also been
awarded.
2 LC No. 78/A/E ROB 32 The work of construction of ROB in lieu
(Chausa) of LC No. 78/A/E at km 673/12-14 at
Delhi end of Chausa railway station has
been sanctioned. The work is being
executed on dual entity basis i.e,
Railway portion by Railways and
Approaches by State Govt. The work of
Railway Portion has been completed.
Work of approaches has been taken up
by State Govt.3 LC No. 59B/T ROB 76 The work of construction of ROB in lieu
(Raghunathpur) of LC No. 59B/T at km 628/33-35 at Delhi
end of Raghunathpur railway station has
been sanctioned. The work is being
executed by State Govt. on single entity
basis. GAD has been approved. Detailed
Estimate has been sanctioned.
4 LC No. 67 ROB 57 The work of construction of ROB in lieu
(Dumraon) of LC No. 67 at km 645/6-8 at Delhi end
of Dumraon railway station has been
sanctioned. The work is being executed
by State Govt. on single entity basis.
GAD has been approved. Detailed
Estimate has been sanctioned. Contract
has also been awarded.
5 LC No. 72/B/T - The work of preparation of Technical
(Pandey Patti) Feasibility Report / Detailed Project
6 LC No. 62C/T - Report (TFR / DPR) for the construction
(Twininganj) of ROB/RUB at these locations has been
/Turiganj taken up. Further action depends on
TFR/DPR.
7 LC No. 68 at - The work of preparation of Technical
Km 649/454 Feasibility Report / Detailed Project
(near Baruna) Report (TFR / DPR) for the construction
of ROB/RUB at this location will be
taken up. Further action depends on
TFR/DPR.Further, Railways have taken following measures to expedite
the progress of work:
(i) Joint survey with concerned State Govt./Road Owning
Authority is done before finalizing the General Arrangement
Drawing (GAD) to ensure smooth execution.
(ii) Periodic meetings of Railway & State Government officials are
done to resolve various issues related to ROB/RUB works.
(iii) Standardization of superstructure drawings for various
combinations of span, skewness and width of road on Railway
portion has been done to avoid delays during the design
approval. This has been issued in the form of compendium,
which can be directly adopted for Road Over Bridge across
Railway lines for expeditious planning.
(iv) ROB/RUB works are planned to be executed on a single entity
basis by Railway wherever possible. In case any Road Owning
authority/State Govt. wants then Railway may permit them to
execute the work on a single entity basis.
Completion & commissioning of ROB/RUB works depends on
various factors like cooperation of State Governments in giving
consent for closure of LC, fixing of approach alignment, approval of
General Arrangement Drawing (GAD), land acquisition, removal of
encroachment, shifting of infringing utilities, statutory clearances
from various authorities, law and order situation in the area of
project / work sites, duration of working season in a year for the
particular project / area due to climatic conditions etc. All these
factors affect the completion time of the projects / works.
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